Executive Chef 1

Executive Chef 2 – Corporate Dining at BF Saul Property Management (Bethesda, MD)

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a passionate and hands-on Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at one of our multi-tenant buildings managed by BF Saul Property Management in Bethesda, MD. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity and leadership in a corporate dining environment that includes a café, coffee bar, and catering services.

Program Highlights:

• Corporate Café: Serves breakfast and lunch, Monday–Friday
• Coffee Bar: Daily service with premium offerings
• Catering: Executive meetings, tenant events, and special functions

Why Join Us?

• Creative freedom – Bring your culinary vision to life
• Work-life balance – Enjoy a predominately Monday–Friday schedule with some evenings
• Professional growth – Be part of a global company with career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative culture – Work with a supportive team in a dynamic environment

As the Executive Chef, you’ll be the culinary heartbeat of the operation, responsible for:

• Menu Planning/ innovation – Plan menus for Breakfast and Lunch, Design seasonal, on-trend menus for catered events
• Kitchen leadership – Manage and mentor a team of 6 hourly culinary associates
• Hands-on cooking – Be in the kitchen 80% of the time, leading by example
• Operational excellence – Oversee ordering, inventory, food and labor cost controls
• Quality assurance – Ensure top-tier presentation, taste, and consistency
• Client satisfaction – Deliver exceptional dining experiences for tenants and guests

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• A culinary leader with a strong passion for food
• Proven ability to motivate and develop culinary employees
• Up-to-date knowledge of culinary trends and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in corporate or contract dining is a plus

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.